2005 Mapema Malbec Mendoza

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($27) Bright ruby-red. Aromas of mocha, licorice, violet and cured meat. Sweet dark berry and spice flavors are framed by ripe, juicy acidity, which gives this wine a refreshing character. Finishes firm, with ripe tannins and good length. (A second bottle, which I scored 88, showed a sexy sandalwood quality on the nose but was more reduced and less complex.)

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About Argentina

Until the early 1990s, Argentina's wine industry was focused inward, as the local market's thirst was sufficient to absorb the huge quantities of everyday drinking wine produced there. But with per-capita consumption in the domestic market in sharp decline since the mid-1970s, Argentina's wine producers realized that they had to look to export markets to remain in business, and winemaking in Argentina began its transformation.

Malbec

The Malbec grape may have originated in southwest France, where it still is grown under the name Cot. However, the grape's international profile has surged not because of what's going on in France, but rather because of current trends in Argentina.Read More »

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